Osaka Calligraphy Class and Tea Ceremony Experience
Learn Japanese calligraphy, make your own matcha and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in this experience that combines traditional Japanese arts in Osaka.
Highlights
Experience two of Japan’s quintessential traditions with roots in China, calligraphy and traditional tea ceremony
Learn to write your name in Japanese and practice writing your favorite Japanese words during the calligraphy session with a knowledgeable instructor
Grind matcha leaves using a stone grinder, and experience a traditional tea ceremony. Enjoy sweets with tea made by your host, then learn to whisk matcha yourself
This workshop is easy to access by train from Osaka or Shin-Osaka Stations, making it a great addition to your Osaka travel itinerary
10 meals
Experience Details
Both Japanese tea ceremony and calligraphy have roots in China, developing over centuries into cherished Japanese traditions. This workshop in Osaka includes both the creative and elegant practice of Japanese calligraphy and the precise and mindful tea ceremony in an exceptional experience.
You’ll start with the basics of calligraphy, learning to hold the brush and writing your name and favorite Japanese words using Japanese ink. You can practice several times until you get the strokes just right!
Afterward, you’ll move to a tea ceremony tatami room. You’ll have the unique opportunity to grind matcha leaves with a stone grinder, a traditional method said to best preserve the freshness and flavor of matcha.
The tea master will serve you Japanese sweets and prepare matcha in front of you before you learn to whisk the tea yourself, which you can offer back to the master, give to other participants, or enjoy on your own.
Itinerary:
-Meet your host at the experience venue
-Learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy and practice writing your name and your favorite Japanese words
-Grind matcha leaves with a stone grinder, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with Japanese sweets, and learn to make matcha yourself.
On a mission to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and a true appreciation for Japan’s timeless traditions, your host, Kazuki-san, organizes workshops focusing on traditional Japanese arts for visitors to enjoy both in English and Japanese. Proving that appreciation for traditional Japanese arts knows no borders, Kazuki-san eagerly shares his knowledge and passion with the world.
The experience venue is easy to access by train from Shin-Osaka or Osaka Stations, making it a great addition to any travel itinerary.
Inclusions
Calligraphy lesson
Tea ceremony held by a tea master
Matcha green tea and a Japanese sweet
Matcha leaf grinding and tea making experience
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the venue near Esaka Station. It is a 22-minute train ride from Osaka Station or an 11-minute train ride from Shin-Osaka Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Guests aged 6 and older are welcome to join this experience.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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10 meals
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